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Offline sparrett

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Re: NSW/VIC lookup please
« Reply #27 on: Wednesday 12 December 07 02:22 GMT (UK) »
Yes,  Loose women :o

 It strikes us out of keeping with modern thinking and womens' different position and status now doesn't it.

There seemed to be nothing immoral about the man taking what was offered. That was just very unhealthy and dangerous.
The immorality it seemed lay solely with the women who offered what was very obviously sought after.

Sue
 
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« Reply #28 on: Wednesday 12 December 07 04:02 GMT (UK) »
You're prob right Sue, I guess that the mother of the soldier, wouldn't have seen the records, which we are now
'privileged' to see these days. And online what's more!

I agree, where was the 'sin' of the man? Doesn't seem right that those women were referred to as 'loose', whereas the men enjoyed taking what was 'rightfully' theirs, but of course often suffered the consequences, with STD's! Mind you, those 'loose' women often didn't have many options open to them, with no other form of financial means at the time. I guess there were always those that did have a choice, but then they made their choice, be it bad or good! :-\

Anyway, enough of that depressing subject!

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Cheers, Glynis
Happy Christmas to all on the site, if I don't get to say that next week! :)
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